Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7b5b9 | 4 | 33.3% |
| Ab7b5b9 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Eb7sus | 2 | 16.7% |
| Gbmaj7 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Abm7 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Db7b5b9 | 1 | 8.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7sus -> Abm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7b5b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Db7b5b9 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Dominant chords utilize b5 and b9 alterations, creating symmetrical tension blocks that resolve via non-traditional, gospel-influenced root movements.
- The progression shifts from the Eb minor tonic area to the relative major (Gb major) through a standard ii-V-I sequence (Abm7-Db7-Gbmaj7).
- Use of Eb7sus as a tonic substitute provides a modal, “suspended” quality that delays traditional minor resolutions, typical of Silver’s hard bop style.
Improvisation Focus The Half-Whole Diminished scale (applied over the altered dominant chords).
Difficulty Rating 4/5 — Navigating the constant tension of altered dominants and the rapid modulation to the relative major demands high-level scale fluency and harmonic awareness.
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